Glossary of Terms

refers to the possession and utilization of information about trends, competitive advantage, technologies, clients, economic activities, labor supply, and related legislations in an area

refers to a process that allows students to make the smooth transition from one (1) course, program, or education level to the next without experiencing duplication of learning.  The guiding principle of articulation is that no student should repeat the same course content for which credit has already been received, even if obtained elsewhere or from another institution.  In general, articulated programs provide multiple entry and exti points and ladders of learning opportunities and allows a student to move from a technical vocational course to college degree program, using the principle of credit transfer.  The accepting higher education institution has the right to assess the level and standard of competencies obtained by a student from a previously completed TVET program and to award credits subject to the institutional admission requirements

a process that enables students to progress from one completed Qualification/program to another with credits in a defined pathway.

a common reference framework that enables comparisons of education qualifications across participating ASEAN Member States (AMS).

refers to the quality assurance framework in higher education with regional identities where ASEAN countries could benchmark and align their quality assurance systems of higher education, and will serve as a common reference point for quality assurance agencies and higher education institutions as they strive towards harmonization amidst the diversity of higher education systems, cultures, and traditions within the region

a multi-sectoral/cross-sectoral body that provides a platform for coordination, research and development on innovations and monitoring of regional programmes that support the advancement of TVET in the region.

is an accreditation and certification of TVET institutions for higher technical and non-degree technical education, and vocational training in Asia and the Pacific region. It accomplishes its program and activities through a secretariat, APACC accreditors, in-country units headed by NCAs-NABs and TVET institutions in member-countries.

the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum that was established in 1989. This Cooperation is based on three pillars: trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and economic and technical cooperation.  Its membership comprises Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Philippines; Russia; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States; and Viet Nam. It became the pre-eminent economic forum in the Asia-Pacific region, with its primary purpose to facilitate economic growth and prosperity in the region, and with the vision of creating a seamless regional economy. APEC pursues these objectives through trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation and economic and technical cooperation. APEC aims to strengthen regional economic integration by removing impediments to trade and investment “at the border”, enhancing supply chain connectivity "across the border" and improving the business environment "behind the border".

process of evaluating an individual’s knowledge, skills, attitudes (competencies) based on the predefined standards.

the process that seeks to determine whether the graduate or worker can perform to the standards expected in the workplace based on the defined competency standards. Certification is provided to those who meet the competency standards. This ensures the productivity, quality, and global competitiveness of the middle-level workers.

refers to a program that aims to assess and certify the competencies of middle-level skilled workers.

the standards used to guide learning and to assess learner achievement and/or to evaluate and certify competence.